Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 30th December 1990

Dilbert//624, first published 36 years ago on Sunday 30th December 1990

Tags

armchair computer dilbert phone pounds release skiis alpine ski machine

Official transcript

Dilbert sits in his chair watching television. An announcer says, ". . . A revolutionary fitness discovery!"

The announcer continues, "Melt pounds away with the 'Alpine Ski Machine.'"

The announcer concludes, "No exercise required."

Dilbert leaves the chair. Dilbert holds the telephone to his ear as the announcer says, "Dial 1-800 . . ."

Dilbert accepts a package delivery. Dilbert stands in a pair of skis. He thinks, "I can't imagine how this melts away the pounds."

Dilbert bends over and thinks, "Uh-oh . . . I can't reach the release."

Dilbert reaches for the refrigerator but the skis lock his feet in place.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

... A REVOLUTIONARY FITNESS DISCOVERY!

MELT POUNDS AWAY WITH THE "ALPINE SKI MACHINE." NO EXERCISE REQUIRED.

DIAL 1-800 I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW THIS MELTS AWAY THE POUNDS .

UH-OH... I CAN'T REACH THE RELEASE.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "A Revolutionary Fitness Discovery!"

Summary:

The comic strip follows Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a white shirt and red shorts, as he attempts to use an Alpine Ski Machine in his office. The machine's instructions are unclear, leading to confusion and frustration for Dilbert.

Key Panels:

• Dilbert sits at his desk, looking at the machine with a speech bubble saying, "...A REVOLUTIONARY FITNESS DISCOVERY!"
• He reads the instructions, which state, "MELT POUNDS AWAY WITH THE 'ALPINE SKI MACHINE.'"
• Dilbert tries to use the machine, but is unsure how it works, saying, "I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW THIS MELTS AWAY THE POUNDS."
• He looks at the machine again, this time with a speech bubble saying, "NO EXERCISE REQUIRED."
• Dilbert tries to call for help, dialing 1-800, but is met with silence.
• He becomes increasingly frustrated, eventually giving up and walking away from the machine.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a revolutionary fitness discovery that is actually just a confusing and ineffective machine. It highlights the absurdity of modern technology and the challenges of trying to understand complex instructions.

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